Welfare Checks: What to Do If You Fear Someone Is in Trouble
Worried about someone who has disappeared online or sent an unusual message? Learn when to request a UK welfare check, even without their address.
Disability-Based Violence: Why Global Concern Is Growing as the UN CRPD Develops New Guidelines
Disability-based violence is receiving growing international attention as the UN CRPD develops new guidelines to identify and address violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, institutional harm and barriers to justice affecting disabled people worldwide.
Patient Deaths, Delayed Cancer Diagnoses and NHS Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have raised serious allegations of patient deaths, A&E corridor care, delayed cancer diagnoses, staffing pressures and concerns over incident reporting. We examine NHS accountability, patient safety, whistleblower protections, the Duty of Candour and why repeated warnings must never be ignored.
The Rise of Hostile Media Coverage Targeting Disabled People
The rise of hostile media narratives surrounding disabled people is fuelling concerns about stigma, safeguarding and welfare reform. This article examines how negative coverage of disability benefits can influence public attitudes, explores failures in health, social care and employment policy, explains the true position of the upcoming PIP overhaul and Timms Review, and asks whether disabled people are being blamed for systemic failures beyond their control.
Children, AI Chatbots and Mental Health: Why the UK Government Is Planning Stronger Protections
UK plans tougher safeguards for children using AI chatbots and mental-health advice. Explore AI risks, benefits, accuracy, regulation and human support. The regulatory position surrounding artificial intelligence is developing rapidly. References to UK Government proposals in this article reflect information available as of 9 August 2026 and may change as legislation, regulations and guidance develop.
Silent Struggles in Rural Communities
Rural communities face hidden mental health struggles and addictions due to isolation, stigma, limited services, transport issues, and cultural silence. Learn the signs, examples, support options, and key takeaways for early intervention.
Safeguarding, GDPR & Welfare Concerns
Safeguarding and GDPR guidance for individuals, charities, bloggers and small organisations. Learn what you can and cannot do when someone vulnerable contacts you, including consent, email sharing, welfare checks, foodbank referrals, legal boundaries and emergency support.
Antisemitism, Zionism, Community Division & The Law
Exploring antisemitism, Zionism, social unrest, and how conflict affects vulnerable people and disabled communities. Discusses empathy, emotional well-being, education, and peaceful coexistence.